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Weather January 1, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, January 1, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, January 1, 2026, with a high near 57 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

Environment, Weather & Environment January 1, 2026

Public Invited to Comment on Dam Project on Noses Creek near Macland Road in Cobb County

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has announced a public comment period for a proposed dam improvement project at Noses Creek in Cobb County, where the developer is seeking a…

A brown/white American pit bull terrier sitting on a grey couch

Pets and Pet Adoption January 1, 2026

“My name is Clay, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male brown/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption January 1, 2026

“My name is Marshmallow. Are you here to adopt me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male white/tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Group shot of volunteers who did cleanup on Old Alabama and Cardell roads

Community, Giving Back to the Community January 1, 2026

Report with photos about litter cleanup on Old Alabama and Cardell roads

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a litter cleanup on Old Alabama and Cardell roads. View Larger Map The Friends of Socktown along with help…

Photo of the home in the North Cobb High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in November 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate January 1, 2026

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s North Cobb High attendance zone

These prices for November 2025 home sales in the North Cobb High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort…

Photo of the home in the Walton High School attendance zone that sold for the highest price in November 2025

Home sale prices, Real Estate January 1, 2026

November 2025 home sales in Cobb County’s Walton High attendance zone

These prices for November 2025 home sales in the Walton High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort home…

Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

News, Weather January 1, 2026

Thunderstorms might visit Georgia Friday and Saturday, but chance of severe weather low

Thunderstorms could return to parts of Georgia late Friday through Saturday, but forecasters expect no severe weather today or tonight and only a low chance of hazardous conditions in the…

A black/tan German shepherd with tongue's open

Pets and Pet Adoption December 31, 2025

“My name is Ferda. Are you here to adopt me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female black/tan German shepherd. The following information on this potential family member…

A brown tabby/white cat sitting inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption December 31, 2025

“My name is Scooter, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female brown tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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Health & Wellness February 16, 2026

Trump Team’s Planned ACA Rule Offers Its Answer to Rising Premium Costs: Catastrophic Coverage

This article by Julie Appleby first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Julie Appleby, KFF Health News, February 13, 2026 The Trump administration has unveiled a sweeping set…

Energy February 16, 2026

Advocates ask regulators to reconsider Georgia Power expansion

by Emily Jones, WABE, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 13, 2026 This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE…

Government & Politics, State Government February 16, 2026

Lawmakers push plan to lift Georgia’s lagging literacy rates

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 16, 2026 A majority of Georgia’s third graders – 62% – are not…

Government & Politics, National Government February 16, 2026

Citizenship voting requirement in SAVE America Act has no basis in the Constitution – and ignores precedent that only states decide who gets to vote

by John J. Martin, Quinnipiac University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Republican-led House of Representatives voted Feb. 11, 2026 to approve the Safeguard American…

Science & Technology February 16, 2026

OpenAI has deleted the word ‘safely’ from its mission – and its new structure is a test for whether AI serves society or shareholders

by Alnoor Ebrahim, Tufts University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] OpenAI, the maker of the most popular AI chatbot, used to say it aimed to…

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